Anastasia
Anastasia is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “resurrection.” It ranked #163 in the United States in 2025. From the Greek 'anastasis' meaning resurrection or rising up.
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how do you pronounce Anastasia?
an-ah-STAY-zhah
where does the name Anastasia come from?
From the Greek anastasis, resurrection, and named for a fourth-century martyr who bore it.
The name is deeply associated with the Russian Imperial House of Romanov through Grand Duchess Anastasia, whose fate following the 1918 execution of the royal family became one of history's great mysteries.
how popular is this name?
Anastasia has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 119 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 27. It peaked at #147 in 2018, and ranked #163 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #163 |
| 2024 | #166 |
| 2023 | #166 |
| 2022 | #162 |
| 2021 | #181 |
| 2020 | #158 |
| 2019 | #150 |
| 2018 | #147 |
| 2017 | #169 |
| 2016 | #192 |
| 2010 | #365 |
| 2000 | #309 |
| 1990 | #383 |
| 1980 | #735 |
| 1970 | #665 |
| 1930 | #916 |
| 1920 | #655 |
| 1910 | #610 |
| 1900 | #611 |
| 1890 | #491 |
| 1880 | #547 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Anastasia fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Anastasia
Anastasia and its male counterpart Anastasius were originally given to children born around Easter in the early Christian era, and the name has stayed popular across Eastern Europe.
who are famous people named Anastasia?
- Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanova
- Anastasia (Disney animated film character)
- Anastasia Steele (Fifty Shades of Grey)
what are the nicknames and variants of Anastasia?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Anastasia?
what names go well with Anastasia?
Sibling names that share Anastasia's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Anastasia
What does the name Anastasia mean?
Anastasia means “resurrection”.
What is the origin of the name Anastasia?
Anastasia comes from the Greek naming tradition. Related forms include Anastasiya, Anastazja and Nastasia.
How popular is the name Anastasia?
Anastasia ranked #163 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2018, at #147, and it has spent 119 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Anastasia a boy or girl name?
Anastasia is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Anastasia?
Anastasia is pronounced an-ah-STAY-zhah, with 4 syllables.
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